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Who Needs an Electronic Dog Fence?
A primary goal of an electronic dog fence is to prevent a dog from escaping an unfenced yard. There are several types of electronic fences, each having it's own advantages and disadvantages.
Electronic fences, also called invisible or electronic fences, work by creating a mild shock when your dog tries to leave some
pre-designated area.
Some systems, instead of an electric shock, use ultrasound or a combination of ultrasound and a mild shock.
I don't want to scare you when I use the term "electric shock" because, at worst, what your dog feels is a mild discomfort.
There are two types of electronic dog fences.
One type requires a wire that you bury under the ground around the perimeter of your property. Another type does not require a wire because it works over radio waves. In both cases, a dog must wear a special collar.
Let's cover each type of "invisible fence" in detail and go over advantages and disadvantages of each one…
Systems Requiring a Wire
All "wire" systems come with a wire that you need to bury under ground. They also come with a specially designed collar that your dog needs to wear for electronic dog fence to function.
As soon as your dog approaches an underground wire, he will receive a mild correction.
The biggest advantage of "wired" systems is that they work over greater area.
Some "wired" electronic fences are for outdoor use only.
Others, like Innotek UltraSmart
Contain 'n Train In-Ground Fence come with transmitters that allow you to use them indoors too.
If you want to keep your dog away from certain rooms, kitchen counters, furniture, etc., consider a unit that can be used indoors as well as outdoors.
If you have a large property (this "fence" can cover up to 25 acres) or want a system that works indoors and outdoors, Innotek UltraSmart Contain 'n Train In-Ground Fence may be for you.
Wireless Electronic Dog Fences
Unlike systems that require a wire, wireless electronic fences are easy to install.
For example, you can install a PetSafe
Wireless Instant Fence, in minutes after you open the box. No, I am not exaggerating!
Instead of a wire, a wireless electronic dog fence uses a radio signal to create a "stay zone".
Like with a system that requires a wire, your dog must wear a special collar that came with the system. Without that collar, there is no electronic fence!
Compared to "wired" systems, wireless electronic dog fences cover a much smaller area. A PetSafe Wireless Instant Fence covers an area of 15 to 90 feet in radius.
What about the advantages?
- In many cases, 15 to 90 feet is more than enough
- Easy to install
- If you move, you can take it with you
And here is the biggest advantage:
- PetSafe electronic dog fence is virtually escape-proof. When your pet leaves the area, he will continually receive a mild correction until he returns.
If your backyard does not have a "physical" fence, I strongly recommend an electronic dog fence.
Whether you want the convenience of a system that works outdoors as well as indoors and decide to go for a Innotek UltraSmart Contain 'n Train
In-Ground Fence or whether the advantages of PetSafe Wireless Instant
Fence convinced you that a wireless system is for you, your dog will be well protected.
The investment you make is well worth it, don't you agree?
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